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Carlsberg Group buying Waterloo Brewing for $144 million in cash

Carlsberg Group buying Waterloo Brewing for $144 million in cash

KITCHENER, Ont. — Waterloo Brewing Ltd. has signed a deal to be bought by the Carlsberg Group for $144 million. Under the agreement, Carlsberg has agreed to pay $4.00 in cash for each Waterloo Brewing share. Waterloo Brewing shares closed at $3.
Six-month COVID-19 vaccine delay would have cost $156B: study

Six-month COVID-19 vaccine delay would have cost $156B: study

A study from the C.D. Howe Institute estimates Canada would have lost $156 billion in economic activity in 2021 had COVID-19 vaccines been rolled out six months later than they were. That would have been equivalent to about 12.
Taynton Bay Spirits pickle vodka recalled over high levels of copper

Taynton Bay Spirits pickle vodka recalled over high levels of copper

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Taynton Bay Spirits pickle vodka due to high levels of copper. The affected product was sold in 750 millilitre bottles in British Columbia, Alberta and online.
The self-driving era is here, the question is what comes next

The self-driving era is here, the question is what comes next

TORONTO — The self-driving era is here, just not the one that was promised.
Financial intelligence agency tracking signs of homegrown terrorism financing

Financial intelligence agency tracking signs of homegrown terrorism financing

OTTAWA — Efforts by Canada's financial intelligence agency over the last three years uncovered activity related to homegrown terrorism, the bankrolling of international terrorist groups and attempts by Canadians to take part in extremism abroad.
Asia stocks follow Wall St down as Fed warns of higher rates

Asia stocks follow Wall St down as Fed warns of higher rates

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded Thursday after a retreat on Wall Street as markets registered their dismay over the Federal Reserve’s warning that still higher interest rates are in store following its latest increase. Oil prices fell while U.S.
Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark recalled over undeclared milk

Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark recalled over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Everland brand organic coconut chocolate bark because the candy contains milk that is not listed on the label.
TC Energy opens segment of Keystone pipeline; oil spill cleanup continues

TC Energy opens segment of Keystone pipeline; oil spill cleanup continues

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has restarted the section of the Keystone pipeline that was unaffected by last week's oil leak in Kansas. The Calgary-based company says the restarted segment of pipeline extends from Hardisty, Alta., to Patoka, Ill.
Rogers-Shaw hearing at Competition Tribunal wraps, no decision date set

Rogers-Shaw hearing at Competition Tribunal wraps, no decision date set

OTTAWA — The Competition Tribunal has committed to reaching a decision as soon as possible on Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., but did not set a specific date as the hearings wrapped Wednesday.
Canada revoking sanctions exemptions for Nord Stream turbines

Canada revoking sanctions exemptions for Nord Stream turbines

OTTAWA — Canada has revoked an exemption to sanctions that had allowed a Montreal company to repair turbines for the Nord Stream pipeline operated by Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom.